Vacancy : Transport and Public Works - Programme Manager

Job Title: Programme Manager, Various professions in the Built Environment

Department: Transport and Public Works

Salary level : OSD

Job Type: Permanent

Location - Country : South Africa

Location - Province : Western Cape

Location - Town / City : Cape Town

Closing Date: 22 May 2017

Job Purpose: The Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape Government is hereby inviting qualified persons to apply for a specialized position in the Engineering field and related to manage all aspects of the sub-programme for management and implementation of capital projects for a defined client set in line with the Western Cape Government values. This position is based is in the construction field and is based in Cape Town.

Minimum Requirements

The minimum requirements for the different professions are as follows:

• Chief Engineer: A relevant Engineering degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng) or relevant qualification in the Built Environment;
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification experience required as a registered professional Engineer;
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer;
• A valid driver’s licence. or
• Chief Quantity Surveyor: A relevant Degree in Quantity Survey or relevant qualification in the Built Environment;
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification Quantity Survey experience required;
• Compulsory registration with SACQSP as a professional Quantity Surveyor;
• A valid driver’s licence. or
• Chief Architect: A relevant Degree in Architecture or relevant qualification in the Built Environment;
• A minimum of 6 years post qualification architectural experience required;• Compulsory registration with SACAP as a professional Architect;
• A valid driver’s licence. or
• Chief Construction Project Manager: A relevant National Higher Diploma (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP in the Built Environment/ BTech (Built Environment field) with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP/ Honours degree in any Built Environment field with a minimum of 6 years’ experience as a registered Professional Construction Project Manager with the SACPCMP;
• Compulsory registration with SACPCMP as a Professional Construction Project Manager on appointment;
• A valid driver’s licence.

Recommendation:

• The person appointed will be responsible for the following tasks within the area of accountability:
• Experience of contract documentation and administration, Act/regulations of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS-Act), National Building Regulations, SANS and all relevant built environment legislation; • Experience in project management, formulation of policies in a multi-disciplinary professional environment.

• Knowledge of financial management;• Knowledge of programme/project management, research and planning procedures;
• Leadership, communication, organising and team work;
• Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Conflict management;
• Able to work in a team.

Remuneration As prescribed by the Occupational Specific Dispensation.

Enquiries in this regard can be directed to MS D Reid at (021) 483 2824.

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.

These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests

Please regard your application as unsuccessful if you do not get a response within 3 months after the closing date.